Modular Building Is Going "Green"
Modular building manufacturers and dealers are becoming "green" by incorporating green building products and materials into their temporary and permanent office and classroom space products. Consequently, in an effort to improve our manufacturing capabilities here at Provincial Partitions we purchased and installed a completely automated vinyl board laminating production line from BPB Canada Inc. Our decision to go with BPB Canada Inc. was largely influenced by their initiative to insure that all their gypsum product line is LEED certified. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. A LEED accreditation is evidence of a commitment to providing the very best in environmental design. We salute BPB Canada's commitment and make a similar commitment to use only LEED accredited material in our entire vinyl board product offering.

At Provincial Partitions Ltd. we have always been committed to incorporate only the very best materials that are available into our modular product offering. With an equal emphasis on corporate environmental responsibility, we now make a similar commitment to ensuring that we only use products that are environmentally friendly.

My question for all involved in the modular construction industry is this. What efforts are you making to ensure that your buildings are environmentally responsible? How do you address water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality? Any ideas and input would be greatly appreciated!